The decision was taken after a review meeting chaired by the minister with senior officials of the forest department to assess the city’s ongoing tree transplantation projects and their survival outcomes.
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has directed the forest department to empanel agencies with technical competence, proven expertise, and advanced machinery for undertaking tree transplantation work in the national capital for improving their survival rate.
The decision was taken after a review meeting chaired by the minister with senior officials of the forest department to assess the city’s ongoing tree transplantation projects and their survival outcomes.
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“Until now, many agencies have used backhoe loaders to uproot trees, which has caused root damage and low survival rates. Going forward, agencies with verified technical competence and professional tree transplantation machines capable of lifting full-grown trees with intact root balls and soil will be empanelled. The aim is simple—to give every transplanted tree a genuine chance to survive,” the minister said.
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Following the meeting, the department has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting agencies to apply for empanelment.
The EOI outlines specific requirements regarding technical capacity, experience, and machinery standards necessary for undertaking safe and effective tree transplantation in Delhi.
According to Sirsa, “Delhi’s environment faces multiple pressures—from construction to urban expansion. Our commitment is unwavering. We are addressing every legacy gap with the same seriousness as we would treat a health crisis.”
He said this directive is intended to act as an environmental safety net for the city’s green cover.
The minister noted, “Past tree transplantation records show low survival rates of transplanted trees.”
However, with agencies having verified technical competence and proper equipment, a visible improvement in transplant success and tree health can be expected, he said.
The Delhi government’s broader environmental strategy continues to focus on creating a “protective green shield” around the city.
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